Shadakshara Stotram
Shadakshara Stotram

Shadakshara Stotram

Shadakshara Stotram Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Shiva chant that is known to eliminate doubts from your mind
 
 
The Shadakshara Stotram is a powerful chant to instills a sense of clarity by eliminating doubts.
Through this mantra, one seeks to raise your consciousness and get you a step closer to ultimate peace and tranquility.
The Shadakshara Stotram is part of the Ancient Powerful Shiva Mantras album.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginah
Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva
Omkaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
 
Verse 2:
|| Namanti Rishayo Devaa
Namantyapsarasaam Ganaha
Naraa Namanti Devesham
Nakaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
 
Verse 3:
|| Mahaadevam Mahaatmaanam
Mahaadhyaanam Paraayanam
Mahaapaapa Haram Devam
Makaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
 
Verse 4:
|| Shivam Shaantam Jagannaatham
Lokanugraha Kaarakam
Shivamekapadam Nityam
Shikaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
 
Verse 5:
|| Vaahanam Vrishabho Yasya
Vaasukihi Kantha-Bhushanam
Vaame Shakti Dharam Devam
Vakaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
 
Verse 6:
|| Yatra Yatra Sthito Devah
Sarva Vyaapi Maheshvaraha
Yo Guruhu Sarva Devaanaam
Yakaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
 
Verse 7:
|| iti shrisuryashtakastotram sampurnam ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginah
Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva
Omkaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
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Meaning:
The Divine One, who is embodied in the symbol of Om,
Who is meditated on by yogis every day,
The One who bestows salvation and prosperity,
To The Divine Energy of that Om, I humbly bow.
 
Verse 2:
|| Namanti Rishayo Devaa
Namantyapsarasaam Ganaha
Naraa Namanti Devesham
Nakaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
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Meaning:
The One who is worshipped by all beings of the Universe,
All men, women, and celestial spirits,
To That Divine Energy of Na, I humbly bow.
 
Verse 3:
|| Mahaadevam Mahaatmaanam
Mahaadhyaanam Paraayanam
Mahaapaapa Haram Devam
Makaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
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Meaning:
The master of all deities,
Whose glory is beyond description,
The singular pursuit of every meditation, who destroys sins,
To That Divine Energy of Ma, I humbly bow.
 
Verse 4:
|| Shivam Shaantam Jagannaatham
Lokanugraha Kaarakam
Shivamekapadam Nityam
Shikaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
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Meaning:
The eternally peaceful Lord of All Worlds,
Forever Benevolent and Forever Free,
To That Divine Energy of Si, I humbly bow.
 
Verse 5:
|| Vaahanam Vrishabho Yasya
Vaasukihi Kantha-Bhushanam
Vaame Shakti Dharam Devam
Vakaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
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Meaning:
The One who rides on a bull,
And wears a snake,
Whose hand is bejeweled by the presence of the Divine Mother,
To That Divine Energy of Va, I humbly bow.
 
Verse 6:
|| Yatra Yatra Sthito Devah
Sarva Vyaapi Maheshvaraha
Yo Guruhu Sarva Devaanaam
Yakaaraaya Namo Namaha ||
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Meaning:
The One who exists forever in the celestial realm,
The Divine Guru of all celestial beings,
To That Divine Energy of Ya, I humbly bow.
 
Verse 7:
|| Shadaksharam Idam Stotram
Yaha Padeth Shiva Sannidhau
Shivalokam Avaapnoti
Shivena Saha Modate ||
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Meaning:
Whoever recites these divine verses with complete devotion,
Will be bestowed with Lord Shiva's blessing of salvation.
 
For a more thorough explanation of the mantra, look below:
Omkaaram Bindu-Samyuktam :
Who resides In the Spiritual Heart Center as Omkara
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginah :
On Whom the Yogis Constantly Meditate
Kaamadam Mokssadam Caiva :
Who Grants All Desires and also Liberation to His Devotees
Omkaaraaya Namo Namah :
Salutations to that Shiva, Who is represented by syllable "Om"
Namanti Rssayo Devaa :
To Whom the Rishis bow down in Reverential Salutation
Namanty-Apsarasaam Gannaah :
To Whom the Devas bow down in Reverential Salutation
Naraa Namanti Devesham :
To Whom the Men bow down in Reverential Salutation
Nakaaraaya Namo Namah :
Who is the Lord of the Devas. Salutations to that Shiva, Who is represented by syllable "Na"
Mahaadevam Mahaa-Aatmaanam :
Who is the Great God, Who is a Great Soul
Mahaa-Dhyaanam Paraayannam :
Who is the Final Aim of all Meditation
Mahaa-Paapa-Haram Devam :
Who is the Great Destroyer of Sins of His Devotees
Makaaraaya Namo Namah :
Salutations to that Shiva, Who is represented by syllable "Ma"
Shivam Shaamtam :
Who is the Most Auspicious, Who is the Abode of Peace
Jagan[t]-Naatham Lokanugraha-Kaarakam :
Who is the Lord of the World, Who Works for the Welfare of the World
Shivam-Eka-Padam Nityam :
Who is the One Eternal Word known as Shiva
Shikaaraaya Namo Nama :
Salutations to that Shiva, Who is represented by syllable "Shi"
Vaahanam Vrssabho Yasya :
Who has a Bull as His Vehicle
Vaasukih Kamttha-Bhuussannam :
Who has the snake Vasuki as the Ornament of His Neck
Vaame Shakti-Dharam Devam :
Who has the Divine Mother Shakti on His Left
Vakaaraaya Namo Namah :
Salutations to that Shiva, Who is represented by syllable "Va",
Yatra Yatra Sthito Devah :
Whereever the Devas Abide
Sarva-Vyaapii Mahe[a-Ii]shvarah :
Who is Present Everywhere
Yo Guruh Sarva-Devaanaam :
Who is the Guru of All Devas
Yakaaraaya Namo Namah :
Salutations to that Shiva, Who is represented by syllable "Ya"
Ssaddakssaram-Idam Stotram Yah Patthe-Shiva-Samnidhau :
Whoever Recites this Shadakshara (hymn in praise of the six syllables of Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya) near Shiva (Lingam)
Shiva-Lokam-Avaapnoti Shivena Saha Modate :
Will Attain the Abode of Shiva and enjoy His Bliss
 

Variations of the Mantra

This mantra does not have major variations in lyrics or interpretation, but it is called by alternate names.
The Shad Akshara Stotram or Shiva Shadakshar Stotram is also known as the Omkaram Bindusamyuktam Shloka.
The interpretation of this mantra remains unchanged in terms of mantra meaning.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Shadakshara Stotram holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this empowering Shiva mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Dispels negative thoughts
Practicing this mantra can help in keeping negative thoughts and intentions away
 
Benefit 2 - Opens up your mind
This is a powerful chant for maintaining a receptive state of mind
 
Benefit 3 - Helps let go of doubt
The mantra helps us let go of doubts, negative thoughts, and negative beliefs
 

History of the Mantra

Shadakshara Mantra is a chant invoking the blessings of Lord Shiva, whose eternal powers are represented in the sound Om.
The chant lets the practitioner attain the blissful abode of Lord Shiva.
This is a mantra that helps the mind be receptive to the gifts that every day and every moment has to offer.